Upcoming events include two powerful speakers you do not want to
miss. Soil sustainability author David Montgomery and Soil
Health rock star Ray Archuletta will wow crowds with information
and demonstrations.
Three new events are planned for January 2019, offering access
to valuable information for farmers ready to make important and
profitable changes on their ground. According to State
Conservationist Ivan Dozier, “These healthy soil power houses
will surely have an impact on many Illinois farmers who are
still sitting on the fence when it comes to cover crops. If you
want proof, don’t miss this. It could be a game-changer.”
Register to attend any seminar—January 22nd in Mendota, January
23rd in Springfield, or January 24th in O’Fallon, Illinois at
www.ccswcd.com.
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Two keynote speakers for the 2019 event are David Montgomery,
author of “A Growing Revolution—Bringing Our Soil Back To Life,”
and the energetic and inspirational retired NRCS agronomist and
spokesman for USDA-NRCS’s Unlock the Secrets of the Soil
campaign, Ray Archuletta.
Montgomery combines ancient wisdom and modern science for a
powerful look at agriculture changes we face today. Archuletta
shares evidence, enthusiasm, and more as he tells the story of
soil biology and the miracle below our feet. Each event will
feature both Montgomery and Archuletta as well as research, and
local farmer testimonials and discussions where you can ask the
questions you need answers to.
Each seminar costs $20, payable by check or credit card, and it
includes lunch. All 2019 events start early and end before 4 pm,
with time to meet and visit speakers, sponsors, or chat with
others in an informal networking atmosphere.
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Illinois farmers are growing more interested in
taking steps to increase conservation on their land. “We still have
a long way to go with making cover crops and healthy soil a top
priority. And our water quality goals are another challenge, but I
believe Illinois farmers are ready to step up,” Dozier adds.
January 22, 2019 –
Mendota Civic Center– 1901 Tom Merwin Dr. in Mendota, IL – Contact:
Joe (815) 787-5480
January 23, 2019 – The Crowne Plaza – 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy.
in Springfield, IL – Contact: Marty (309) 738-7227
January 24, 2019 – Regency Hotel – 400 Regency Park in
O’Fallon, IL – Contact: Gary (618) 476-7230
These events offer producers an opportunity to gather facts and make
decisions that fit their own operation. To learn more and to
register, visit the Champaign County Soil and Water Conservation
District website www.ccswcd.com. Local businesses and organizations
can exhibit, serve as sponsors, and reach local and new clients. See
website for details. Primary sponsors and organizers include
Illinois Department of Agriculture, USDA’s Natural Resources
Conservation Service, American Farmland Trust, the Illinois
Stewardship Alliance, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, and
local Soil and Water Conservation Districts.
[Paige Buck
Public Affairs Officer
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service]
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